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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 4 Raritan Suppliers

Oil Prices in Raritan, NJ

Updated Today at 12:04 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Skylands Energy Service Call for price No No
Skylands Online $3.69 Yes Yes
K W Rastall Inc Call for price No No
Patriot Discount Oil Call for price No No

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Raritan, NJ Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.69 $3.69 Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM
150$3.39 $3.39 Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM
200$3.37 $3.37 Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM
250$3.37 $3.37 Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM

Raritan Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/15/2025$3.689
01/14/2025$3.689
01/13/2025$3.659
01/12/2025$3.549
01/11/2025$3.549
01/10/2025$3.549
01/09/2025$3.519
01/08/2025$3.519
01/07/2025$3.519
01/06/2025$3.279
01/05/2025$3.299
01/04/2025$3.299
01/03/2025$3.299
01/02/2025$3.160
01/01/2025$3.449
12/30/2024$3.359
12/29/2024$3.319
12/28/2024$3.319
12/27/2024$3.319
12/26/2024$3.279
12/25/2024$3.279
12/24/2024$3.279
12/23/2024$3.790
12/22/2024$3.279
12/21/2024$3.279
12/20/2024$3.279
12/19/2024$3.299
12/17/2024$3.299
12/16/2024$3.309
12/15/2024$3.259

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Raritan Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Raritan, used by 2,694 or 83.23% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Raritan homeowners is electricity, used by 247 homes (7.63%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (177), propane (94), other fuels (20), and other fuels (18).

Raritan Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelRaritan Households % of Households
Natural Gas2,69483.2%
Electricity2477.6%
Heating Oil1775.5%
Propane942.9%
Other Fuels200.6%
No Fuel180.6%

Natural gas (83.2%)

Electricity (7.6%)

Heating oil (5.5%)

Propane (2.9%)

Other fuels (0.6%)

No fuel (0.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Raritan

Heating oil has become more popular in Raritan. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes rose from 135 to 177, a 31.11% lift.

Raritan Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011291
2012363
2013304
2014211
2015198
2016135
201756
201859
2019107
2020112
2021141
2022177

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Raritan

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 36 to 94.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,443 to 2,694.

Electricity use for home heating in Raritan

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Raritan. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 204 to 247, a 21.08% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Raritan

Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all space heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank in the basement.

Homeowners in Raritan have not yet adopted solar heating.

Raritan, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Raritan homeowners purchased a total of 116,317 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Raritan ranks 301st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Raritan ranks 3670th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Raritan’s overall heating oil use varies from year to year, primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more oil to keep homes warm. Last winter in Raritan, the average outside temperature was 0.3° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Raritan Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202538.1° F
2023 - 202438.4° F

Raritan Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Raritan homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Raritan is an important decision.

Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 2 “full-service” oil companies that serve Raritan. Full service companies such as Patriot Discount Oil or Skylands Energy Service offer automatic fuel delivery and furnace repair under a single roof.

Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel Companies” or “Cash Heating Oil Companies”, these companies are for the budget-conscious Raritan homeowner. In return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank and place an order when you run low on oil. Examples of cash heating oil companies that serve Raritan include K W Rastall Inc and Skylands Online.

Raritan Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Raritan: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Raritan: 18 miles

Average Number Of Raritan Homes Served Per Company: 44 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Raritan Oil Company: 29,079 gallons per year

Raritan, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 177 households in Raritan, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Raritan, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

5% of Raritan, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Raritan, NJ HouseholdsRaritan, NJ Heating Oil Households
3,237177

4 Raritan, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 116,317 gallons of heating oil delivered to Raritan, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Raritan, NJ community relies on its 4 oil companies to keep warm.

Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal. In the case of Raritan, NJ, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Newark, NJ and Psx in Linden, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Raritan, NJ.

Raritan Heating Oil Prices FAQs

Is the price of heating oil in Raritan, NJ rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Raritan, NJ has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.35 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Raritan, NJ?

Today in Raritan, NJ, the price of home heating oil is $3.69 per gallon, which amounts to $368.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Raritan, NJ?

Heating oil prices in Raritan, NJ have not changed in the last 24 hours.

Is heating oil going up or down in Raritan, NJ?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Raritan, NJ by $0.35 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $35.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Raritan, NJ?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Raritan, NJ. Over the past year, Raritan, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.80 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.11 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.69, and $2.11 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.69. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.

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